Bereavement Counseling Professional

Ohio s Hospice Inc•Wooster, OH

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Bereavement Counseling Professional provides supportive counseling, grief education, and advocacy to adults and children, as well as patients, families, and community members. The role develops individualized plans of care, coordinates services with the Interdisciplinary Team, and supports bereaved people through counseling, support groups, and memorial services. It also involves education and training, volunteer supervision, thorough electronic health record documentation, quality improvement, and other activities that support patient care and the organization’s mission. This is a full-time position based out of the Wooster, Ohio office, with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Travel may be required during daytime, nighttime, or inclement weather. The employer offers competitive pay, insurance and other benefits, educational support, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Active Ohio LISW, PCC, PC, LSW, or MFT license without board actions; alternatively, a Master of Divinity or another psychosocial degree that meets Ohio’s Hospice qualifications for the role.
At least 2 years of experience, preferably in a health care setting.
Extensive knowledge of death, dying, grief, loss, and survivorship issues.
Experience providing grief counseling, including individual, family, and group therapy.
Computer skills sufficient to document services and care properly.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
State minimum automobile insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

Master of Social Work preferred; alternatively, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Master of Divinity, or another related psychosocial degree.
Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (ACHP-SW or CHP-SW), ADEC, Grief Counseling, or another appropriate certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide supportive counseling, grief education, and advocacy for patients, families, and community members.
Develop and implement individualized plans of care, including measurable patient-centered goals in collaboration with patients and families; update and review plans based on assessment findings.
Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team members to coordinate services and care and meet regulatory requirements.
Collaborate on and coordinate outreach activities.
Participate in assigned management and leadership committees to promote organizational collegiality and effective communication.
Partner with care providers to deliver sensitive care that respects diverse beliefs, cultures, and identities.
Develop, implement, and facilitate grief support groups.
Design and facilitate memorial services for bereaved friends and family.
Develop and present internal and external education and training on death, dying, and bereavement.
Screen, train, and supervise bereavement volunteers.
Document assessments, interventions, and changes in the electronic health record at the point of service, and synchronize documentation according to Ohio’s Hospice standards.
Plan and lead educational offerings and other projects or initiatives as requested.
Assist other activities and departments when requested to support thorough patient care.
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
Take on additional roles identified by regional needs.
Partner with team members to support and improve productivity.
Precept newly hired staff as required.